Armed Protection Officer (Fremont) - Temporary

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.•Fremont, CA

17h

About The Position

Blackstone Consulting, Inc. is hiring an Armed Protection Officer for its healthcare security client in Northern and Southern California. As part of the Regional Security Services team, the officer is responsible for the physical and personal security of members, staff, and visitors at healthcare facilities. The role responds to emergencies, preserves order, and enforces regulations concerning personnel, visitors, and premises. It protects staff and property from theft or damage and people from hazards, interference, and potential workplace violence. The officer partners with security and clinical leaders to identify and mitigate security and workplace violence risks. Candidates must have prior experience serving in an official capacity in law enforcement or the U.S. military; security guard work alone does not meet this requirement. BCI describes itself as a minority-owned, global service provider with 9,000 employees and says it provides training to support employees’ healthcare security careers. It is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of experience in an official law enforcement and/or military capacity, combined with experience as an armed security officer.
Security Guard Card.
Exposed Firearms Permit.
Ability to learn, retain, and perform basic healthcare security functions.
Ability to identify, educate, manage, and report security risks affecting service delivery.
Ability to listen, share, modify, and communicate information effectively with different stakeholder groups and departments.
Ability to consistently demonstrate professional behavior responsive to client needs.
Ability to motivate, inspire, and influence others.
At least 18 years of age.
Reliable, functional means of communication, such as a cell phone.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Valid government-issued driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Active state-issued guard card.
Successfully pass the client’s pre-employment screening, including drug test, health screen, criminal background check, and personality inventory assessment.
Ability to properly wear an N95 mask and follow on-site social distancing guidelines.
Complete a healthcare competency assessment and training on defusing assaultive behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or above, with a focus on Criminal Justice.
Armed security experience in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

Respond to crimes in progress and take appropriate action outside the healthcare facility.
Make private person arrests when necessary and within policy.
Respond inside the healthcare facility to Code Gray responses.
Lead de-escalation efforts.
Provide a professional security presence and act as a facility safety ambassador.
Provide campus safety recommendations.
Liaise with administrative and clinical leadership.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with local law enforcement.
Serve as the facility subject matter expert on Prevention of Workplace Violence (PWW), respond to workplace violence incidents, and stay current on relevant training and trends.
Lead and support threat management investigations and mitigate potential threats in collaboration with stakeholders and the Threat Management Team.
Provide Prevention of Workplace Violence training to staff, and train and evaluate new officers.
Monitor entrances and exits.
Provide visitors with information about the facility and surrounding areas as requested.
Prevent unapproved or unlawful entry.
Prepare required post logs and reports, including detailed narrative reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.